Accounts Receivable Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee receivables operations for a growing commercial business in Burlington, Massachusetts. This Contract position will lead collection performance, support cash flow visibility, and strengthen working capital results across domestic and international activities. The role works closely with Sales, Finance, and Operations to address payment issues, improve processes, and maintain an efficient receivables function.

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day accounts receivable activities across multiple locations, providing leadership to a distributed team and ensuring consistent execution of core processes.
• Develop and implement collection strategies that accelerate incoming payments, improve aging performance, and reduce outstanding receivable balances.
• Produce recurring cash collection forecasts and communicate expected inflows to support financial planning and liquidity management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to investigate and resolve customer disputes, short payments, and invoice-related concerns.
• Oversee the review and resolution of deductions, chargebacks, credits, and promotional claims to ensure accurate account balances.
• Track and analyze receivables metrics such as aging trends, collection results, and cash application effectiveness to identify improvement opportunities.
• Strengthen receivables procedures and controls to increase efficiency, improve follow-up efforts, and support scalable growth within the organization.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in accounts receivable, including prior responsibility for leading AR staff or teams.
• Background managing receivables operations across multiple sites or international business units.
• Demonstrated success improving collection outcomes and lowering days sales outstanding in a commercial environment.
• Experience preparing cash forecasts and supporting broader working capital management efforts.
• Familiarity with business-to-business receivables processes involving deductions, disputes, and customer account issue resolution.
• Ability to work effectively with Sales and other internal partners to resolve payment barriers and maintain customer relationships.
• Strong analytical, communication, and team leadership skills.
• Experience with Oracle systems is preferred but not required.